It took quite a while to get everything arranged.
Although it's uncertain whether the fishing net can stop a potential shark attack, everyone at least feels a bit more at ease.
"I hope I'm just overthinking it."
Feng Ye muttered something to himself, and without taking a break, he grabbed a knife and started bleeding the large blue fin.
We can't afford to delay any longer.
This bluefin tuna is dead. If it's not processed in time, the blood will seep into the flesh, greatly reducing its quality and making it less marketable.
This was the result of his three hours of hard work, and it was the fattest tuna he had ever caught in both his lifetimes combined.
The blade sliced through the fish's gills, pectoral fins, and tail, causing blood to gush out and flow down the deck into the sea, staining the surrounding waters red.
"Mr. Qin, how much is this huge thing worth? It should be worth more than the one I caught, right?"
Yang Wei asked curiously.
Qin Aijun didn't answer, but turned to look at Feng Ye, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Little Feng, look..."
He didn't say the second half of his sentence, but the meaning was clear.
Such a large bluefin tuna is extremely rare on the market; he definitely wants to get it.
But precisely because of this, he found it difficult to speak.
This thing is so big, its price certainly can't be measured by ordinary standards.
Although Yang Wei also caught a bluefin tuna, which would double the price he paid, it might not match the true value of this giant fish.
When assessing the value of tuna, weight is not a major factor; quality is the primary consideration.
But this bluefin tuna happens to have both.
Its quality is undoubtedly top-notch; no testing is needed. Just by looking at its round shape, one can tell that the meat must be incredibly succulent.
Such a rare giant fish should be sold through auction to attract buyers and reflect its true value.
Feng Ye wiped the blood off the knife and looked up at Qin Aijun: "President Qin, name your price. I know that to sell this fish for a high price, it would be best to get it from the Japanese, but I don't have that connection and can't make that kind of money."
He knew in his heart that the value of this fish far exceeded his imagination, but the reality limited his choices.
Actually, it's not just tuna; the best market for any fish suitable for sashimi is in Japan.
Not to mention that the Japanese food market in China is not yet mature, even in several decades, it will not be able to compare.
Although much of it is hype, it is undeniable that the Japanese demand for and price of this type of fish is much higher.
High-quality bluefin tuna, in particular, always fetches astronomical prices at auctions.
Qin Aijun was delighted to hear Feng Ye's words. After a moment's thought, he said, "Little Feng, I won't take advantage of you. How about this: we'll set the price of this fish at [amount] for now, and split any proceeds from the subsequent auction 50/50. What do you think?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Feng Ye's eyes, and he nodded: "Okay, let's do as President Qin says!"
This is the best option.
He didn't know what Qin Aijun was thinking, but the price was already higher than he had expected, with the unit price reaching more than 30 yuan.
Even if there's no extra share in the subsequent auctions, this amount is enough to satisfy him.
If they can get a good price at auction and also get a share of the profits, then they'll make a fortune.
Qin Aijun was also very satisfied.
He didn't value the profit from this fish very much; no matter how valuable a fish is, its value is limited.
What truly appealed to him was the opportunity to tap into the high-end market in Japan through this fish—that was the long-term benefit.
Previously, he had no intention of entering this field, but after acquiring Feng Ye and his group's batch of tuna some time ago, he had this idea in mind.
Currently, the domestic seafood market is still in its early stages and has great potential for development.
In addition, he valued Feng Ye as a person.
In just over a year, he grew from a small wooden boat to owning two large boats over 30 meters long, a level of earning ability that he himself admitted he couldn't match.
Others were also shocked when they heard the price.
I knew this was valuable, but I never expected it to sell for such a high price.
However, upon closer reflection, the main reason is that the fish is quite large, so the unit price isn't actually that high.
Just a few days ago, they witnessed a large yellow croaker priced at over 800 yuan per pound; that was truly an astronomical price.
In comparison, the price of this bluefin tuna is not worth it at all; it's far too low.
Just then, Hao Aiguo suddenly exclaimed, "Look! Isn't that a shark? It looks like it's heading this way!"
Everyone tensed up immediately and looked towards the sea, where a huge shark was rapidly approaching, creating waves.
The smell of blood eventually attracted the sharks.
"Damn, a great white shark, this is troublesome."
Feng Ye's expression changed drastically as he began to worry about whether the fishing net could withstand the impact of the great white shark.
If the fishing net is damaged, this bluefin tuna is probably doomed.
"I'll go start the boat."
Qin Aijun turned and ran towards the cockpit, extremely anxious.
Yaohe is sleeping, and it would take time to wake him up, so he's the only one who can steer the boat now.
He didn't want to see that big blue fin ruined by sharks.
Although the yacht is not as fast as a great white shark, it can at least buy some time; it has to struggle.
Perhaps once it leaves its current location and the scent of blood is gone, the shark will leave on its own.
Once inside the cockpit, Qin Aijun quickly started the engine.
With the roar of the engine, the yacht trembled slightly, then slowly accelerated, leaving the waves behind.
Feng Ye stared intently at the approaching great white shark, silently praying, "I must hold on!"
He only regretted not bringing a gun, otherwise he could have dealt this big guy a fatal blow right now.
The others clenched their fists nervously, their eyes never leaving the shark.
Even though this big blue fin isn't theirs, who would want to just watch a shark take it away?
After all, they had put in a lot of effort to pull the bluefin tuna up.
The great white shark drew closer, its massive body churning in the water, its sharp teeth gleaming coldly in the sunlight.
The waves surged, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.
Everyone held their breath, their hearts pounding, but they could only watch helplessly.
As for whether fishing nets can withstand attacks from great white sharks, no one is entirely certain.
Suddenly, the great white shark accelerated rapidly, like a lightning bolt slicing through the sea, its target clear, charging straight at the great bluefin tuna.
Feng Ye's heart leaped into his throat as he watched the great white shark's sharp teeth approach the fishing net.
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